Kaʻau Crater
Kaʻau Crater is an extinct volcanic crater located in the U.S. state of Hawaii near Palolo Valley.[1][2]
| Kaʻau Crater | |
|---|---|
  Kaʻau Crater Kaʻau Crater within Hawaii | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Coordinates | 21°19′43″N 157°46′21″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Honolulu County, Hawaii |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Tuff cone |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Geology
Kaʻau Crater formed as a result of the Honolulu Volcanic Series, which were a set of eruptions from the Koʻolau Range.[1] The HVS also created other tuff cones throughout Oahu such as Diamond Head.
Legends
According to Hawaiian legend, the crater was formed when the demigod Maui tried pulling the islands of Oahu and Kauai together with a hook and line. Maui failed to do so due to the line snapping. The hook landed somewhere and created an indent, forming Kaʻau Crater.[1][3]
The word "Kaʻau" comes from "Kaʻauhelemoa", which was the name of a supernatural chicken that lived in the same valley.[1]
Hike
The Kaʻau Crater Hike receives visitors every year. However, it's lesser known compared to other tuff cones in Honolulu due to its more hidden appearance.[4]
See also
References
- "Ka'au Crater Hike". Outdoor Project. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- "Kaau Crater Topo Map in Honolulu". TopoZone. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- "Ka'au Crater Loop Trail: Beautiful and Dangerous". Hawaii Aloha Travel. 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- "Ka'au Crater Hike". Unreal Hawaii. Retrieved 2020-08-04.